History of CFS BC
CFS was co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the Telephone Pioneers of America who provided the necessary funds and volunteers to launch the program. The Honourable Kim Campbell announced the inception of the program in Kingsford Ontario in August 1993.
Our mission is to enhance the education of BC students through the provision of quality refurbished computers and other learning technologies in schools.
BC Tel was anxious to be a part of this exciting new program and spearheaded by Al Harrison, provided the early telecom Pioneers with supplies and a space to refurbish the growing stream of donated computers.
Other workshops were opened along the way to provide volunteer and youth employment opportunities across the province.
BC Tel Pioneer workshop – 1994 – 2004 25,297 computers
Victoria workshop – 1994 – 2007 – 12,775 computers
Kamloops workshop – 1998-2006 – 7,741 computers
Harbourlight, Downtown Eastside 1999 – 2004 – 8186 computers
Cranbrook workshop – 1999-2000 – 602 computers
Prince George, First Nations Technology Refurbishment Centre – 2004 - 2006 1,390 computers
Students who begun kindergarten in 1993 have now graduated and are in post secondary education or beginning their careers – our common sense approach has seen many tangible and vibrant outcomes through the vision of seeing opportunity rather than e-waste in surplus computers – a powerful legacy!
More specific information about the CFS-BC program can be learned by reading the year end reports below. Anyone wishing additional information is encouraged to contact Mary-Em Waddington at 604-250-9936 or mwaddington@cfsbc.ca
Year End Reports
2007, 2008, 2009
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